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Have you ever had the pleasure of meeting an appetizer that made you think about foregoing the rest of the dinner?..................
No? Let me introduce you to Sweet Cilantro Salsa w/ Fresh Corn - it's that good! It's fresh, loaded with delicious, vibrant flavor and comes together in minutes in your food processor or blender and will have you "hooked" in no time flat!
We love to eat it with tortilla chips, but imagine it drizzled over grilled chicken, pork or seafood! It goes well with Mexican cuisine and yet, pairs delightfully with Asian flavors. We enjoyed it a few nights ago with a grilled flat-iron steak that was brushed with a sweet soy glaze. Fabulous!
Oh, and even if you think you don't like cilantro, you might want to give this one a try - a dear friend stopped by as we were shooting the photos for this post. When we finished, I offered him a taste, with the warning, "If you don't like cilantro, you might not like this." He took one bite and said. "I don't like cilantro, but I really like this!" I have a feeling you're going to really like it too!
Ingredients:
1 bunch cilantro*
3 medim green onions
3 medium cloves garlic
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce**
¼ c. rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons honey
½ cup cashews
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 ears fresh corn on the cob, corn removed from husks
½-1 medium jalapeno, finely chopped
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Place first 10 ingredients into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend until mixture is finely pureed. Drizzle in olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Transfer to a clean bowl, add corn and ½ of the jalapeño, stir to combine. Taste and add more jalapeño if desired. ENJOY!
Tara says
This salsa looks so appetizing and delicious. I am a big fan of cilantro and spicy dishes. I bookmarked this recipe to make it soon. Thanks for posting it.
Nicole Reyes says
I just made this salsa and followed it to a T....wow!! Absolutely incredible flavor.
Veronica Miller says
This sounds SO wonderful, I can't wait to try it!!
lena says
on my 'to do' list!!
France@beyondthepeel says
I can think of at least 50 things to put this on and we love cilantro! The cashews and honey are a really nice touch.
Dining Alone says
I am one of those people that just cannot eat cilantro. I bet my husband would love this though!
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
I think drizzled over grilled chicken would be my first choice. Yum!!
Eri says
Ohhh I love the idea Chris, I love cilantro and the combination with the sweet corn, it must be fantastic!
The Slow Roasted Italian says
This looks absolutely incredible! I bet it would make a great dip, as you say. I can imagine all the Mexican/Tex-Mex dishes it would be perfect in too!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
Delicious! I think I would end up putting this on almost everything!
Mary x
The Café Sucré Farine says
So good to see you yesterday Kimberly! Hope you enjoy it!
Steven & Kimberly says
Oh, this is so good! I LOVED it last night! Can't wait to make it 🙂
Steven & Kimberly says
Oh, this is so good! I LOVED it last night! Can't wait to make it 🙂
Sandra says
I bet this smells good too. Love the color and think it would be amazing on grilled meats. Save me some please!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
What a wonderful salsa, so full of flavor and such a perfect summer dip!
Jody and Stan says
What a combination. It looks amazing!
Jody
The Mom Chef says
Oh my, this looks amazing. I'm not a cilantro fan, but if your friend liked it, I probably would to. Of course, the Sriracha addition more than makes up for any cilantro flavor. I love the stuff.
Hovkonditorn says
So lovely color! Looks fresh!
GLENDA CHILDERS says
I love cilantro and this looks amazing. And fresh corn ... oh my.
Ginny says
I can see SO many different uses for this!
Kim says
This dish looks soooooo good. It's loaded with flavor and it looks really fresh, I like it Chris, beautiful recipe!
The Harried Cook says
I adore cilantro! We use a lot where I live, and this salsa sounds like a fabulous way to use it! Thanks for sharing another fabulous recipe, Chris!